Total Crime Rate
42.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
26.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Llys Dewi area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Llantwit Major , and the 204th lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Llys Dewi (CF61 2UB) in the last 12 months was 42.3 per 1,000 residents and was 19.0% lower than the Llantwit Major average (52.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -88.9% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -88.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 26.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Llys Dewi (CF61 2UB), the main crime hotspot is near Cowbridge Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Llantwit Major| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Turkey Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cowbridge Road | Under investigation |
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